Comparison

SpeechLP vs Sona

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SpeechLP

This app uses AI-guided games to help children aged 3-12 practice speech sounds and articulation. It provides real-time feedback to improve pronunciation and tracks progress for parents and therapists.

Highlights
  • AI-guided articulation games
  • Real-time speech feedback
  • Sound-by-sound progress tracking
  • Speech sound screener
  • Designed for ages 3-12
  • HIPAA & COPPA compliant
Features
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Speech therapy practice for kids that actually works — AI-powered articulation games used by 1,000+ speech-language pathologists and the families they refer. Is your child working on their R sound? Apraxia? A speech delay? More than 3.4 million American children have speech sound disorders — and the SLPs who treat them are stretched thin, with waitlists growing. Progress takes consistent, accurate practice, in session and every day between them. SpeechLP was built with SLPs to deliver exactly that. SpeechLP helps children ages 3–9 practice articulation and speech sounds through AI-guided games that make daily practice feel like play. With 1,000+ words covering R, S, TH, L, all consonants, and blends, carryover practice becomes something kids actually ask to do. "By far the best in-session and at-home articulation games." — Sarah Fleishman, SLP-CCC WHY IT WORKS Research published in the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research found that children receiving real-time acoustic feedback improved 2.4x faster than those receiving traditional motor-based treatment alone. SpeechLP puts that principle in your child's hands: real-time AI listening delivers gentle, sound-by-sound feedback, so kids hear and correct their own speech in the moment. Smart voice detection separates their phonetic speech from the game's own music and sounds, so every score reflects a real attempt, and real wins. KEY FEATURES - Articulation games for every consonant sound, blends, and common error patterns - Real-time AI speech feedback — kids hear instantly when they get it right - Record & share — capture a whole game, your child's voice included, and send it to family or their SLP - Sound-by-sound progress tracking so you see exactly where your child is improving - 1,000+ target words across R, S, TH, L, and more - Quick speech sound screener for home, clinic, or classroom - Age-appropriate games and vocabulary for ages 3–9 - Private by design — secure, on-device audio analysis - 100% HIPAA and COPPA compliant FOR PARENTS Whether your child sees a speech therapist weekly or you're still on a waitlist, SpeechLP gives you a trusted way to practice every day — and to actually see it working. Watch progress climb sound by sound, and record the wins to share with family and your therapist. Just a few minutes a day makes a measurable difference. FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS Over 1,000 SLPs use and refer SpeechLP for articulation practice — in session and for carryover at home. Refer and manage clients directly in the platform, track results by sound over time, and connect it with SpeechTherapist.app to instantly generate session notes and much more. You can share in-game recordings with families, and vice versa, so you hear real practice attempts — not just scores. WHY EARLY PRACTICE MATTERS Untreated speech sound disorders can affect confidence, reading development, and social outcomes well into adulthood. Early, consistent articulation practice changes that trajectory — and SpeechLP makes it easy to start today. - Supports iPhone and iPad - Ideal for at-home practice, carryover, and early intervention - Trusted by parents, teachers, and speech-language pathologists Download SpeechLP and turn daily speech therapy practice into playtime your child looks forward to. SpeechLP is not a substitute for professional speech therapy. Ask your licensed speech-language pathologist if SpeechLP is right for your family. Terms of Use: https://speechlp.com/terms-of-use

About

Sona

This app transforms at-home speech practice into engaging games for children, guided by a pediatric speech-language pathologist. It offers various playful activities designed to help children practice specific speech sounds, with a parent-controlled section for progress tracking and customization.

Highlights
  • Playful speech practice games
  • Child-friendly bird character
  • Targeted speech sound practice
  • Age-appropriate game modes
  • Parental control and progress tracking
  • Developed with speech-language pathologist
Features
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PICK A GAME Open Sona and choose what to play. PRACTICE YOUR SOUND Choose speech sounds to work on, including R, S, L, SH, CH, TH, and more. TRY IT FREE. Subscribers receive a 7-day free trial, followed by US$9.99 per month. Sona is an at-home practice tool. It does not diagnose speech conditions or replace care from a speech-language pathologist. Privacy Policy: https://www.speaksona.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.speaksona.com/terms

Screenshots

SpeechLP4 screens
Sona4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sona at 5.0 against SpeechLP's 4.4. Sona also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). SpeechLP's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SpeechLP sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month and Sona sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sona holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeechLP has 76 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of SpeechLP's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sona's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpeechLP ships an update every 4 days, Sona every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SpeechLP versus Sona: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeechLPSona
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (76 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings76 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size591 MB53 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperParagraphAITravis Wardrop

Customer experience

SpeechLP

All ratings76 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Sona

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

SpeechLP

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Unlimited$15.001 Month
  • Monthly Professional7 Days trial$20.001 Month
  • Monthly Pro$59.001 Month
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  • Annual Unlimited7 Days trial$99.001 Year
  • Annual Pro$349.001 Year
3 purchases

Sona

Subscriptions2
  • Sona Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Sona Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Sona Premium, One Payment$59.99

Questions

Is SpeechLP free?
SpeechLP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sona free?
Sona is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SpeechLP or Sona?
Sona is rated higher. SpeechLP averages 4.4 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Sona averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do SpeechLP or Sona have ads?
Sona shows ads; SpeechLP does not.
Which is updated more often, SpeechLP or Sona?
SpeechLP ships an update every 4 days, and Sona every 3 days. Most recently, SpeechLP was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sona on October 24, 2026.

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